Nikkei ends above 19000 marks

Japanese share market ended the session with gain on Friday, 13 March 2015, registering straight third day on winning streak, on tracking positive lead from offshore market and yen weakening against the greenback, with blue chip exporters being major gainers. The Nikkei Stock Average advanced 263.14 points, or 1.39%, to close at 19254.25, its highest closing mark since April 14, 2000. The broader Topix index grew 13.70 points, or 0.89%, to 1560.33, its highest close since December 2007.

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